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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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