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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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