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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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