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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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