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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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