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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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