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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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