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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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