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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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