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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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