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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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