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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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