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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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