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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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