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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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