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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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