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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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