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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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