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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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