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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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