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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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