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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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