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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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