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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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