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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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