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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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