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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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