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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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