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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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