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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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