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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for 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. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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