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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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