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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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