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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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