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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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