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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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