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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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