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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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