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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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