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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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