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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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