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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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