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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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