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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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