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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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