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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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