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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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