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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important 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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