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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. 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. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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