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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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