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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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