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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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