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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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