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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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