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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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