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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth 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 customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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