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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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