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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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