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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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