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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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