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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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