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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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