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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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