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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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