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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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