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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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