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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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