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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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