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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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