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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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