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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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