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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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