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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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