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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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