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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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