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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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