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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people 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. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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