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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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