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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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