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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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