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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. 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 of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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