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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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