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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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