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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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