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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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