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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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