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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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