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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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