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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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