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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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