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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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