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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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