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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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