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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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