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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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