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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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