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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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