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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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