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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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