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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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