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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students 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 massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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