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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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