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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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