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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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