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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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