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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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