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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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