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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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