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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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