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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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