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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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