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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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