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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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