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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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