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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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