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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important 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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