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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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