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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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