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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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