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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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