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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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