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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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