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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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