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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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