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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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