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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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