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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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