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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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