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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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