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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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