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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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