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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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