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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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