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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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