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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around 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 massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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