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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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