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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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