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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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