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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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