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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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