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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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