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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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