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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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