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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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