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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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