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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people 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. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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