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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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