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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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