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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people 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 open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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