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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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