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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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