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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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