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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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