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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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