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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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