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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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