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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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