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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners 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 MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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