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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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