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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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