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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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