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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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