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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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