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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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