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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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