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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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