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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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