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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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