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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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