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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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