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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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