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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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