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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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