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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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