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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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