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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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