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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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