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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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