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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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