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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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