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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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