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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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