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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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