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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with 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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