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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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