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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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