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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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