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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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