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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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