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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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