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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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