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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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