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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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