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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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