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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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