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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key 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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