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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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