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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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