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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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