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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations 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. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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