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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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