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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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