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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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