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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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