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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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