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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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