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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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