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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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