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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about 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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