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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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