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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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