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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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