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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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