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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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