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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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