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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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