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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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