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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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