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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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