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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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