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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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