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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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