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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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