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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important 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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