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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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