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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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