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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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