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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources