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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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