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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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