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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans 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 courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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