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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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