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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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