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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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