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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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