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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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