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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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