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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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