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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part 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 almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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