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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major 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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