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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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