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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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