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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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