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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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