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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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