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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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