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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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