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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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