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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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