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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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