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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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