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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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