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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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