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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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