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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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