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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people 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 massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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