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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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