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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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