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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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