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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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