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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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