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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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