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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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