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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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