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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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