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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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