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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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