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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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