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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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