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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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