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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses 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 ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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