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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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