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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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