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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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