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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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