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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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