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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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