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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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