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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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