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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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