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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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