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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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