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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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