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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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