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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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