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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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