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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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