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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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