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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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