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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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