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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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