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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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