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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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