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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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