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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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