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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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