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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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