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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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