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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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