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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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