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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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