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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure 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 institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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