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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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