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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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