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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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