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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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