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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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