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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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