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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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