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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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