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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key 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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