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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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