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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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