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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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