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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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