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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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