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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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