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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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