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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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