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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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