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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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