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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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