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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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