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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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