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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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