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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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