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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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