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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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