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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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