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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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