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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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