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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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