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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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