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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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