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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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