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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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