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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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