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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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