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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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