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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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