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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world 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 customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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