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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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