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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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