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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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