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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take 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. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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