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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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