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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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