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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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