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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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