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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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