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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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