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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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