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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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