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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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