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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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