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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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