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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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