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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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