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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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