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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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