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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the 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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