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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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