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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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