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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around 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. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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