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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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