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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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