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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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