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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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