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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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