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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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