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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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