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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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