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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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