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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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