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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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