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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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