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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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