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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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