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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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