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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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