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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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