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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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