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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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