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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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