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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over 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 open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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