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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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