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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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