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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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