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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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