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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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