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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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