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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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