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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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