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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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