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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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