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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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