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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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