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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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