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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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