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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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