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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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