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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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