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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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