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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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