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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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