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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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