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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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