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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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