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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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