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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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