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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important 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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