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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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