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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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