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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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