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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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