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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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