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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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