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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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