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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines 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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