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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners 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. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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