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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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