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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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