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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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