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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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