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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student 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 elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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