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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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