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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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