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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around 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. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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