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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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