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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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