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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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