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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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