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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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