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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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