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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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