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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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