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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction 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 learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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