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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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