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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for 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 ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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