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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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