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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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