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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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