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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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