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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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