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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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