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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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