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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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