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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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