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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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