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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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