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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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