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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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