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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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