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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around 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. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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