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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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