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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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