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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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