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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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