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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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