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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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