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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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