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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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