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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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