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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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