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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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