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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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