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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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