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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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