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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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