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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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