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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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