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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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