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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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