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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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