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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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