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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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