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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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