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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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