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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free 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 topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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