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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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