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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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