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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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