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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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