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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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