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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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