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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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