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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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