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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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