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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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