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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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