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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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