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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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