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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. 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. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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