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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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