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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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