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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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