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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally 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 subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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