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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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