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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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