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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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