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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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