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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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