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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. 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 massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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