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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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