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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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