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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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