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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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