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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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