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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally 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 a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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