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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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