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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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