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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered people 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 many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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